Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. COURTESY
Former Pakistan captain and one of their all-time batting great Inzamam-ul-Haq is in hospital after suffering a heart attack in Lahore, reports ESPNcricinfo. Inzamam underwent a successful angioplasty on Monday evening.
Inzamam, who shot to global prominence during Pakistan's World Cup winning 1992 campaign, had been complaining about chest pain over the last three days. Initial testing cleared him but tests on Monday revealed he had suffered a heart attack and had to be rushed for surgery, the report said. According to his agent, Inzamam was stable but under observation. Inzamam, 51, is Pakistan's highest run-getter in ODIs with 11701 runs in 375 matches, and their third-highest in Tests with 8829 runs in 119 matches. He was also among the country's most successful captains. He retired from the international game in 2007 and has since held several positions in Pakistan, as a batting consultant and then the chief selector from 2016 to 2019. He has also worked as head coach of Afghanistan.
Sachin wishes for Inzi’s recovery
India batting great Sachin Tendulkar wished former Pakistan captain and one of their all-time batting great Inzamam-ul-Haq a speedy recovery after the latter suffered a heart attack, reports Sportskeeda. Inzamam (51) was hospitalized in Lahore after suffering a heart attack on Monday night and underwent angioplasty. As per latest reports, he has been released from hospital following successful surgery. Taking to his Twitter handle, Tendulkar lauded Inzamam as a “fighter on the field” and prayed for his quick recovery. Tendulkar’s tweet read: “Wishing you a speedy recovery @Inzamam08. You've always been calm yet competitive, and a fighter on the field. I hope and pray that you'll come out stronger from this situation as well. Get well soon.” Inzamam, 51, is Pakistan's highest run-getter in ODIs with 11701 runs in 375 matches, and their third-highest in Tests with 8829 runs in 119 matches. He was also among the country's most successful captains. He retired from the international game in 2007 and has since held several positions in Pakistan, as a batting consultant and then the chief selector from 2016 to 2019. He has also worked as head coach of Afghanistan.
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